However, Defensa Central claims that Zinedine Zidane has identified Varane as the man to take over from Sergio Ramos as Los Blancos captain, and as a result they will rebuff any attempts to prise the defender away from La Liga.

The report also states that Real are looking to tie the France international down to a new deal when possible, with Varane's current contract at the Bernabeu set to expire in 2022.

The centre-back has chalked up 309 appearances for Los Blancos since arriving from Lens in 2011.